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Breaking News: Wild Brawl. Hudson Wilde Throws First Punch in Finals Showdown.

By: Taylor Davis

The tension between Redville Saints right wing Hudson Wilde and Colts defenseman Hayes Anderson reached a boiling point at game two of the eastern conference finals last night, leading to a brutal fight that had fans on their feet and referees scrambling to break it up.

The clash began early in the third period after a hard hit near the boards that left tempers flaring. Replays show Wilde throwing a killer punch, sending Hayes stumbling. Blood on the ice, furious shouts, and a deafening roar from the crowd set the scene for what may go down as one of the most talked-about fights of the season.

Wilde was given a five-minute penalty for fighting, with Hayes earning the same.

Despite his time in the box, Wilde returned to the ice with a vengeance, assisting on a critical third-period goal that secured the Saints win.

Wilde’s response was characteristically vague when asked about the fight postgame: “Sometimes, you’ve got to stand your ground.”

Fan Comments:

@Saints4Life: Hudson Wilde is a LEGEND. Did you SEE that punch? Hayes had no idea what hit him.

@HockeyChick99: I swear Hudson looked like he wanted to murder Hayes. Never seen him so furious. Blood on the ice, man. 10/10 entertainment.

@ColtsForever: Hudson Wilde threw the first punch, as usual. Typical thug move. Should’ve been ejected.

@RedHotFan: Not condoning fighting, but . . . did y’all notice how wild Hudson looked? Like, eyes blazing, pure rage. ??

@HockeyDad47: I don’t let my kids watch fights, but even I was on my feet for that one. Wilde doesn’t play around.

@SpilledTeaSports: Rumor has it there’s beef between Hayes and Hudson off the ice. What’s the story, boys? ??

@RedvilleRiot: “Sometimes you’ve got to stand your ground.” Translation: don’t mess with Hudson Wilde.